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Pilton Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Graham Hill

corporate_fareVENTRUS LIMITED

location_onBarnstaple, EX31 1RB

language Visit Website phone 1271374381

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,135

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Attainment 8

46.4

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Devon

#1,480 of 3,216 nationally

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Pilton Community College is a Academy converter secondary school in Barnstaple, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Pilton Community College is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of VENTRUS LIMITED. The school has approximately 1,160 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4, placing the school #15 in Devon and #1,480 of 3,216 nationally. 45.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 17.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

45.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.1%

Entering EBacc46.20%

EBacc APS4.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38.00%

EBacc APS3.59

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS3.99

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.89

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 February 2023

Inspection Report

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08 July 2021

Inspection Report

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25 February 2021

Inspection Report

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08 May 2019

Inspection Report

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14 November 2017

Inspection Report

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04 October 2016

Inspection Report

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28 November 2013

Inspection Report

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20 June 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-02-28

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-05-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-11-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-10-04

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-06-20

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

18.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.4%(97 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,160 pupils. During this period, there were 217 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 18.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,160	217	18.7%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,153	177	15.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,151	198	17.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,145	172	15.0%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,138	173	15.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,139	136	11.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,135	122	10.7%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,139	109	9.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,101	66	6.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,088	84	7.7%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,102	67	6.1%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,114	67	6.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,116	18	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,125	98	8.7%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,152	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,152	67	5.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,145	67	5.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,158	60	5.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,170	84	7.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,170	48	4.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,212	23	1.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,229	23	1.9%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,228	36	2.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,270	36	2.8%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,287	37	2.9%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,297	18	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 107 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 65 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 54 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 32 pupils

Physical Disability 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree50%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree41%

agree31%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree18%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree44%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree45%

disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree38%

disagree3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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